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Ben Turpin insured his crossed eyes
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Famous silent film actor Ben Turpin suffered a severe visual defect that accidentally turned him into a massively wealthy comedic superstar. Because his incredibly distinct crossed eyes were the absolute core of his visual slapstick routine, he successfully bought a gigantic modern insurance policy that would heavily pay out if his eyes ever magically straightened.
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